Sixth Memphis officer relieved of duty in connection to Tyre Nichols death

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A sixth Memphis police officer has been relieved of duty after the traffic stop that led to Tyre Nichols' death earlier this month, police said Monday.

Published 4 months ago · Memphis, United States

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BBC News

Tyre Nichols death: Three Memphis emergency staff fired

The two paramedics and driver allegedly "failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment of Mr Nichols".

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Tyre Nichols’ death: seven officers have been removed from duty, police confirm

Two EMTs and a firefighter also fired as lawmakers call for meeting with president and investigation continues

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Memphis fire department fires three employees in Tyre Nichols case

The three were dismissed after investigators found Nichols was beaten and left handcuffed on the ground without medical attention for nearly 15 minutes.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

6th Memphis officer relieved of duty in Tyre Nichols arrest

A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols, a department spokeswoman said Monday. Officer Preston Hemphill was relieved of duty shortly after the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

Memphis police suspend 6th officer in wake of Tyre Nichols beating

Mr Hemphill was the third officer on scene the night Mr Nichols was beaten

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Tyre Nichols's death and the cycle of police violence

Today on Front Burner, 29-year-old Black American Tyre Nichols loved skateboarding and his mom. The video of the police beating that led to his death has reignited calls for police reform.

4 months ago·Canada

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